Jess Brown-Fuller

Jess Brown-Fuller

Liberal Democrat — Chichester

Speaking in the House of Commons on 29 January 2026

Debate

Business Operating Costs

Contribution

The irony for many small businesses in Chichester is that they are busy, well established and popular. It is not bad business, but bad policy, that is making them struggle. “The current business rates system disincentivises investment, creates uncertainty and places an undue burden on our high streets.” Those are not my words; they are lifted from the Labour party manifesto. When should my local businesses expect the changes to business rates that they need, and will the Government please explore a commercial landowner levy in their upcoming review?

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